Will it be Milwaukee? Decision on 2020 DNC host city expected by end of February

WASHINGTON — Leaders in three major cities are in a last-minute scramble to win the 2020 Democratic National Convention, an event that could funnel millions of dollars into the local economy and put them at the center of the political world for one week next summer.Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez is choosing among Houston, Miami and Milwaukee.

'Milwaukee's Super Bowl:' Dems success in midterm elections could help Brew City bid for DNC

MILWAUKEE -- On midterm election night Tuesday, Nov. 6, there were a lot of winners and losers, and one of the winners wasn't a candidate, but rather, Milwaukee's bid to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention."The convention is going to be Milwaukee's Super Bowl," said Alex Lasry, bid chairman.Milwaukee has a lot to offer, with a gorgeous lakefront, entertainment and state-of-the-art facilities, but politics might be the biggest draw when it comes to hosting the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

12 Russian intelligence officers indicted for hacking in 2016 US presidential election

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has announced charges against 12 Russian intelligence officers for hacking offenses during the 2016 presidential election.The indictments were announced Friday by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein as part of the ongoing special counsel probe into potential coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia.The Russians are accused of hacking into the computer networks of the Democratic National Committee and the presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton.Before Friday, 20 people and three companies had been charged in the Mueller investigation.